As the home to a turning point in the gay-rights movement, the Stonewall Inn, is made a city landmark, the preservation movement makes a shift to consider New York buildings that resonate culturally, if not architecturally.

Two weeks ago, Diana Richardson, a native of Crown Heights, was elected to the New York State Assembly from the 43rd district, after a rare campaign that was singularly focused on the perils of development.

As the home to a turning point in the gay-rights movement, the Stonewall Inn, is made a city landmark, the preservation movement makes a shift to consider New York buildings that resonate culturally, if not architecturally.

Two weeks ago, Diana Richardson, a native of Crown Heights, was elected to the New York State Assembly from the 43rd district, after a rare campaign that was singularly focused on the perils of development.